The Person Who Invented Private Gyrotonic Training

By Amanda Collins


Gyrotonic exercise method is one of the two components besides Gyrokinesis exercise method that compose the Gyrotonic Expansion System. Gyrotonic method makes use of specialized equipment, which permits the trainer to move with resistance and support. The sequences entails in this method are meant to increase functional capability of an organism harmoniously. It embraces key principles that can also be found in yoga, gymnastics, tai chi, dance, and swimming.

The emphasis of gyrotonic training is continuous, flowing motion with synchronized breathing patterns. Sessions in private gyrotonic training can be attended in gyms, studios and other fitness facilities. One can also find group sessions in these facilities. Group sessions involve several people and a single or multiple trainers.

The development of gyrotonic expansion system was done by someone named Juliu Horvath. He is of Hungarian ethnicity and a citizen of Romania. Year of chronic injury drove him to develop this system. Initially, he worked as a gymnast and dancer. In his 20s he had become a ballet dancer with the Opera house of Romania. The US granted him asylum after he defected from Romania. He also lived in a refugee camp in Italy for months.

The herniation of vertebral disc in the back of Juliu ended his career as a dancer. He needed to rehabilitate the injuries so much that he moved to the Virgin Islands. While living on the island he began to practice yoga and meditation. He would spend the better part of the next 6 years in deep meditation and yoga. While devoted to the life of yoga and meditation, Horvath working on the Yoga of Dancers.

Upon his return to New York City from the Virgin Islands, Horvath began to teach the new technique. He set up a gyrotonic studio in the year 1984. He became the first individual to set up such a facility. Most of his clients were professional dancers. His classes created a lot of demand very fast, to include people from different backgrounds. He had to redefine the routines he taught to accommodate clients with different health needs, age, and body size. He gave the name Gyrokinesis method to the refined routines.

People who practice this method benefit in many different ways. Some of the benefits accruing from the method include cardiovascular stimulation, increased mobility of joints, and enhanced circulation. Other benefits are enhanced sense perception, strengthening of nervous system, flow of energy, mobilization of spine, greater balance, stimulation, and enhanced coordination. People achieve this benefits to varying levels.

Gyrotonic training requires a special exercise equipment developed by Juliu Horvath. All of the pieces of equipment used for this exercise were developed by Juliu. The design of the equipment is such that it can accommodate all movement patterns made by the human body naturally. The device incorporates curvilinear wooden framework. It also has several adjustments that allow for customization to fit the unique physical ability and physique of the user.

For commercial use, trained use five main models of this equipment. However, the most widely used model is the Pulley Tower Combination Unit. The term specialized equipment is used to refer to the other 4 models. The names of the other four units are Leg Extension Unit, Jumping Stretching Board, Gyrotoner, and Archway.




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